Summary
Needle Puller made by R.V.I.B. Factory workers, probably Tom Jennings or Fred Kilpatrick, circa 1980s. It was used by visually impaired workers in the matmaking workshop to pull needles and thread through mats when binding edges of mats with rope plait. It was especially used when people were learning the trade before their wrists were strong enough to pull the needle through the mat.
Physical Description
Grey metal object with hollow handle and cylindrical needle pull with hole in end. Interior of handle is pitted with holes.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), 21 Jul 1993
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Place & Date Made
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980s
Probably made by Tom Jennings or Fred Kilpatrick -
Place & Date Used
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980s
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Classification
Medicine & health, Health organisations, Occupational therapy tools & equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
35 mm (Length), 25 mm (Width), 130 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
130 mm (Length), 38 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor; Tom Jennings - R.V.I.B. Factory worker
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Keywords
Disability Organisations, Industries, Sheltered Workshops, Tools, Visual Impairment, Working Life